Stewards Report

DUBBO HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 7^TH NOVEMBER 2025

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), M Jasprizza
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	Dr B Davidson
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1720 metres

NOBLE JULIA– Pre-race blood sample. Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

SURFIN AT MIDNIGHT– Post-race swab sample.

OUR UNCLE HAROLD– When questioned in relation to the performance driver M Wood explained, that after being trapped wide in the early stages he was obliged to drive forward and obtain the position outside the lead. He said that had not been the pre-race intention and the gelding was unsuited to racing without cover. He said that when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres it became unresponsive and weakened from that point. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displayed a poor recover rate. Connections were advised that a poor performance warning would be placed on OUR UNCLE HAROLD’S racing record.

INVERLOCH DREAMING– Had to be checked severely and broke stride approaching the 300 metres when attempting to avoid OUR UNCLE HAROLD.

BARRYS ROSE – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Raced ungenerously during the score up, then broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and had to be checked. Trainer/driver Mr M Formosa was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 2 – 2DU PACE – 2120 metres

BARLOR HEAVEN– post-race swab sample.

ANNIE CROCKER– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – JOE SHALHOUB GILGANDRA WINDMILL TROPHY PACE – 1720 metres

THE HANDSOME ONE– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HOLME BOY– Cast its near fore plate rounding the turn near the 400 metres.

EMILYS PRINCE– Slow to begin.

 

RACE 4 – REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK PACE – 2120 metres

STUDLEIGH MELISE– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

TEDDY FEELS GOOD– Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

GROSESTAR– Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH– Had to be checked severely, broke stride and lost considerable ground passing the 300 metres when racing tight on the inside of THREEBUSHELSOFOATS which had shifted out marginally. Subsequently driver J Coney was reprimanded under AR 168(1)(a) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent contact to the sulky of THREEBUSHELSOFOATS.

 

RACE 5 – SHIRE BAR & GRILL PACE – 1720 metres

BETTINGONYA– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SERGEANT PEE JAY – had to be checked and lost ground for some distance inside the 600m, when racing behind the weakening ABOUT MY TIME.

FLOYDY BOY– Broke stride free of any external factors during the score up and galloped subsequently a false start was declared. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. Raced ungenerously in the early stages and approaching the turn after the start had to be checked severely when racing tight inside ABOUT MY TIME which shifted in abruptly when hanging in, despite the efforts of its driver. After this FLOYDY BOY galloped, took charge of the driver, shifted out abruptly and had to be continually checked.

ABOUT MY TIME– When questioned in relation to the performance trainer/driver M Formosa explained, that the gelding raced ungenerously throughout, hung in and despite travelling in a prominent position was continually unbalanced. He said that when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres ABOUT MY TIME weakened and could not improve. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displayed a poor recovery rate with an abnormal respiratory sound. Mr Formosa was advised that prior to racing again ABOUT MY TIME must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness, then perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

HEAVENLY TURBO– Hampered and forced wider rounding the turn after the start when racing outside ABOUT MY TIME.

SHES NO HONEY– Had to be checked severely and was forced very wide on the track and broke stride when taken out abruptly by FLOYDY BOY rounding the turn after the start.

 

RACE 6 – ORANA WOOL & SCRAP METAL 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

AMERICAM– Hampered and had to be steadied momentarily rounding the turn after the start when racing inside MY ULTIMATE WOODY NZ.

MY ULTIMATE WOODY NZ– Hung in rounding the turn after the start, was difficult to drive and shifted into the path of AMERICAM momentarily.

MARYVILLE ALFIE– Pre-race blood sample.

WINDY HILL WHISKEY– Hung in for some distance inside the 300 metres and was difficult to drive.

GILEON– Broke stride free of any external factors during the score up and galloped for a short distance. Trainer/driver Mr M Turnbull was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

LIMBO LOTTIE– Hung out rounding the home turn and made hind leg contact with the sulky of WINDY HILL WHISKEY then was unbalanced for a short distance.

WINDY HILL LUCY– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – JLE PACE – 1720 metres

GLENN FORD NZ– Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

THREE PARTS GREY– Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

ROSE OF JULIANA– When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages, trainer/driver Mr A Clancy explained, that despite his wide barrier draw he intended to obtain the position outside the lead in the early stages. He said that he determined this course of action because in his opinion runners drawn to his inside had inferior gate speed to his drive. He said that after the start he drove with urgency and despite being wide on the track he had raced forward of NICKALONG MINT and FAKE MINT, which were drawn inside and entering the back straight he was confident that he would achieve his pre-race plan. He said that in the back straight he drove forward in an effort to cross SAFE JEWELS, however that runner improved inside him to race almost level with the leader, which resulted in him being caught wide for longer than he envisaged. He stated that he again placed his drive under pressure approaching the turn out of the back straight on the first occasion as he felt the driver of SAFE JEWELS would relinquish and adopt the position of cover in the running line. He said that when this did not eventuate he was 3 wide with a lap remaining and at this point he felt that restraint to obtain cover would have taken too long and been disadvantageous, therefore he allowed the mare to travel without further pressure in its uncovered position. He said that when placed under pressure inside the 500m the mare could not improve, however despite its finishing position it had performed as well as its previous best runs given the unsatisfactory circumstances. Mr Clancy was told that whilst his pre-race plan had merit, when he was unable to cross SAFE JEWELS after initial challenge, he should have been mindful of other options which may have been available and whilst on this occasion his tactics were not deemed mistakes to the point of being blameworthy, he must at all times drive his runners in a manner that left no room for query. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 8 – WESTERN PLAINS GRANITE PACE – 1720 metres

TOMMYS DREAM GIRL– After completing its pre-race warm up was inspected by the club’s veterinary officer and found to be 3/5 lame in the near hind leg. Subsequently TOMMYS DREAM GIRL was scratched at 9.21pm and connections were advised that a stand down period of 10 days would now be applied and prior to racing again the filly must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

ELCHEAPO CLAIRE– Had to be checked severely and broke stride near the 300 metres when racing behind RACING RAY.

CHASIN YOU– Pre-race blood sample.

SIMPLES– Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Pulled hard during the early and middle stages. Post-race swab sample.

RACING RAY– Broke stride during the mid-section of the score up and galloped. Connections were advised that the gelding would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Broke stride free of any external factors inside the 300 metres and galloped prior to being restrained. Connections were further advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 9 – SKY RACING ACTIVE 2YO PACE – 1720 metres.

WOBBLY BOOT– Raced greenly throughout, hung in, and was unbalanced at several sections during the race. Connections were advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ONLY ONE REASON– Post-race swab sample.

TULHURST BARRACUDA– Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – J Coney – Rule 168(1)(a) – DRIVE TO THE BEACH
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 8 – RACING RAY – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – ABOUT MY TIME – 1 trial & vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 8 – TOMMYS DREAM GIRL @ 9.21pm
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil